refutation Essay

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OUTLINE FOR REFUTATION ESSAY Paragraph 1 Introduce the topic and explain the issue and the controversy surrounding the issue. Introduce the claim of your argument. You may need more than one paragraph. Make a clear statement that you will be refuting opposition. (Refer to example for PAS essay) Paragraph 2 (3) State the first point of opposition and refute it. Make sure your refutation goes back to your claim. Use evidence to support your refutation as applicable through research Paragraph 3 (4) Discuss the second idea of your opposition and refute. Continue to discuss each idea of the opposition and refute in subsequent paragraphs. Use research as applicable Next Paragraph(s) Discuss next idea of your opposition and refute. Continue to discuss each idea of the opposition and refute in subsequent paragraphs. Use research as applicable Last paragraph Conclude your argument and reinforce your claim and position in the controversy.